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News Real Music News · 2026-08-12T20:22:54Z

Grand Jury Indicts Nick Reiner in Alleged Murder of Parents Rob and Michele Reiner

The indictment means there will be no public preliminary hearing with witness testimony ahead of a possible full-blown trial Nick Reiner appears during his arraignment in Los Angeles County Superior Court in Los Angeles, California, on February 23, 2026. The s…

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News Real Music News · 2026-08-12T20:10:44+00:00

Neil Perry Says His Sister Kimberly Perry Pushed Him Out Of The Band Perry

4:10 PM EDT on August 12, 2026 Nicholas Hunt/Getty Images Neil Perry just launched his new project WOLVESofJUNE, but now he's making claims about his departure from the Band Perry. The country musician is taking to social media to blame his sister Kimberly for…

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News Real Music News · 2026-08-12T19:34:26Z

Evenko Changes Course on Festival Bag Restrictions

After backlash over mandatory clear bags, the promoter is bringing back smaller non-transparent bags for Lasso and future events. Major promoter Evenko has softened its bag policy for upcoming events at Montréal’s Parc Jean-Drapeau, just days after introducing…

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News Real Music News · 2026-08-12T18:45:03Z

Marilyn Manson’s Ex-Assistant Gets Trial Date for Sexual Assault And Battery Claims

Ashley Walters alleges Manson sexually assaulted her in 2010, then later whipped her and threw her against a wall Marilyn Manson on July 06, 2026 in Seville, Spain. A Los Angeles County judge granted a trial date Wednesday to the woman who claims Marilyn Manso…

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News Real Music News · 2026-08-12T17:38:39Z

Forget AI: Rap’s Biggest Trend This Summer Is the Eighties

The controversy surrounding Fenix Flexin and Tyga is overshadowing a broader shift toward hip-hop’s own dance-floor history Fenix Flexin When Fenix Flexin and Tyga worked together in a studio this summer, Tyga realized they had independently landed on a simi…

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News Real Music News · 2026-08-12T17:01:08+00:00

Saturday Night Live Parts Ways With Longtime Music Booker

1:01 PM EDT on August 12, 2026 These days, one of the few obvious ways that a band or an artist can level up and achieve a new measure of mainstream fame is by getting booked as a musical guest on Saturday Night Live. When Geese or Dijon or, hell, Sombr makes …

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News Real Music News · 2026-08-12T16:47:59Z

Amidst AI-Music War, Suno Finds Another Industry Partner in BMG

Two out of three major labels are still suing AI-music giant Suno, but the company is partnering with the fourth-largest music company, BMG, on new models Thanks to a new settlement, AI-music generator Suno can draw from BMG-owned music in upcoming new models …

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News Real Music News · 2026-08-12T16:35:09Z

Drake Buys 'Goth Baddie' Stream Winner's Mother a House

After going viral for making Drake bark, Pinkchyu says the rapper is keeping his promise to buy her mother a house. Billy Eff est le Directeur de contenu pour Rolling Stone au Canada. Journaliste et chroniqueur maintes fois primé, il a précédemment contribu…

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News Real Music News · 2026-08-12T16:00:00+00:00

Jon Batiste abruptly cancels concerts due to 'personal circumstances'

Jon Batiste has abruptly cancelled several upcoming concerts due to "personal circumstances". The U.S. singer-songwriter has announced that he has had to scrap several August performances across New York, Pennsylvania and Connecticut, but has not revealed why.…

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News Real Music News · 2026-08-12T16:00:00+00:00

Paris Jackson explains why she called off engagement to Justin Long

Paris Jackson has opened up about calling off her engagement to Justin Long. The 28-year-old, who is the daughter of Michael Jackson, announced her engagement to the music producer in December 2024 after two years of dating. However, she revealed in August las…

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News Real Music News · 2026-08-12T15:59:24+00:00

Role Model Admits He Botched Olivia Rodrigo Cover For BBC

11:59 AM EDT on August 12, 2026 Do you know about this guy Role Model? It's fine if you don't. You're not really missing anything. Role Model, also known as Maine native Tucker Pillsbury, is one of these alt-pop pinup guys. He was on Saturday Night Live last y…

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News Real Music News · 2026-08-12T15:23:18-04:00

Hayley Williams’ Band Power Snatch Drop Second EP of 2026

Earlier this year, Hayley Williams and Ego Death at a Bachelorette Party producer Daniel James debuted their new band Power Snatch with a surprise drop called EP1. Now the duo has a follow-up. Out now, EP2 leans into ’90s-inflected alt-rock and trip-hop. Lis…

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News Real Music News · 2026-08-12T15:17:19Z

How Rush Is Staying Healthy on Its Massive Reunion Tour

Alex Lifeson and Geddy Lee reveal the workouts, physiotherapy and strict routines keeping them onstage Billy Eff est le Directeur de contenu pour Rolling Stone au Canada. Journaliste et chroniqueur maintes fois primé, il a précédemment contribué à des mé…

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News Real Music News · 2026-08-12T14:40:15Z

Rod Stewart Undergoes Successful Heart Procedure, Cancels Tour Dates to Recover

After a routine coronary stent procedure, the singer is taking time off his One Last Time Tour to heal Rod Stewart performs on July 31, 2026 in Wantagh, New York. Rod Stewart is taking time off the road to recover following a successful routine coronary stent …

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News Real Music News · 2026-08-12T14:06:12Z

Queen’s Roger Taylor Debuts Romantic Single ‘I See You Now’

The musician will release a new album, Violence Insane in a Beautiful World, in September Roger Taylor Roger Taylor shared a new solo single, “I See You Now.” The reflective track is the second listen off the Queen drummer’s forthcoming LP, Violence Insa…

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News Real Music News · 2026-08-12T14:02:53Z

Tiffany Haddish Pleads Guilty to Driving Under the Influence, Gets 12 Months of Probation

The comedian sidestepped any further jail time after accepting responsibility for the misdemeanor charge in Georgia Tiffany Haddish at the Fanatics Fest NYC 2026 on July 18, 2026. Tiffany Haddish lit up with one of her signature smiles Tuesday when a judge sai…

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News Real Music News · 2026-08-12T14:00:05+00:00

Stereogum Presents Wild Pink's Still Coming Down Album Release Show — Win Tickets

10:00 AM EDT on August 12, 2026 Wild Pink's new album Still Coming Down is out Friday, Aug. 21, and to celebrate its release John Ross & co. will perform an intimate concert that night at Cassette in Queens, NY. Doors open at 7 p.m. ET, tickets cost $20 in adv…

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News Real Music News · 2026-08-12T12:01:30-04:00

Underscores Lights Up the Soundstage in New “The Peace” Video

Underscores has shared a music video for “The Peace,” an album cut off her new LP, U. The Ayodeji-directed clip takes place on a dramatically lit soundstage, where April Harper Grey is swarmed by a thrashing crowd. Fittingly for the cigarette-centric break…

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News Real Music News · 2026-08-12T11:31:05-04:00

Steve Lacy Lines Up North American Tour

Steve Lacy is taking Oh Yeah? on a 27-city tour this fall. Starting in Minneapolis on September 27, the producer and singer-songwriter will make his way to cities including Los Angeles, Miami, Chicago, and New York, before closing with a show in Vancouver. Che…

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News Real Music News · 2026-08-12T11:20:28-04:00

Jon Hassell’s First Posthumous Album to Arrive This Fall

Ndeya, the record label founded by the late Jon Hassell, will release the avant-garde composer’s first album of new music since his death in 2021. Due October 2, Music Is Invisible (Pentimento Volume Three) will complete Hassell’s final trilogy, following …

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News 2026-08-12T20:22:54Z

Grand Jury Indicts Nick Reiner in Alleged Murder of Parents Rob and Michele Reiner

The indictment means there will be no public preliminary hearing with witness testimony ahead of a possible full-blown trial Nick Reiner appears during his arraignment in Los Angeles County Superior Court in Los Angeles, California, on February 23, 2026. The s…

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News 2026-08-12T20:10:44+00:00

Neil Perry Says His Sister Kimberly Perry Pushed Him Out Of The Band Perry

4:10 PM EDT on August 12, 2026 Nicholas Hunt/Getty Images Neil Perry just launched his new project WOLVESofJUNE, but now he's making claims about his departure from the Band Perry. The country musician is taking to social media to blame his sister Kimberly for…

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News 2026-08-12T19:34:26Z

Evenko Changes Course on Festival Bag Restrictions

After backlash over mandatory clear bags, the promoter is bringing back smaller non-transparent bags for Lasso and future events. Major promoter Evenko has softened its bag policy for upcoming events at Montréal’s Parc Jean-Drapeau, just days after introducing…

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News 2026-08-12T18:45:03Z

Marilyn Manson’s Ex-Assistant Gets Trial Date for Sexual Assault And Battery Claims

Ashley Walters alleges Manson sexually assaulted her in 2010, then later whipped her and threw her against a wall Marilyn Manson on July 06, 2026 in Seville, Spain. A Los Angeles County judge granted a trial date Wednesday to the woman who claims Marilyn Manso…

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News 2026-08-12T17:38:39Z

Forget AI: Rap’s Biggest Trend This Summer Is the Eighties

The controversy surrounding Fenix Flexin and Tyga is overshadowing a broader shift toward hip-hop’s own dance-floor history Fenix Flexin When Fenix Flexin and Tyga worked together in a studio this summer, Tyga realized they had independently landed on a simi…

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News 2026-08-12T17:01:08+00:00

Saturday Night Live Parts Ways With Longtime Music Booker

1:01 PM EDT on August 12, 2026 These days, one of the few obvious ways that a band or an artist can level up and achieve a new measure of mainstream fame is by getting booked as a musical guest on Saturday Night Live. When Geese or Dijon or, hell, Sombr makes …

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